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Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People

London Borough of Lambeth · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Lambeth is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (London).

The estimated value is £9,702,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 6 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 14 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 3 December 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 14 December 2026

How bids are scored

1A Fun and Play (ages 6-13 ) General Needs

Price 60% · Method Statement 1 8% · Method Statement 2 6% · Method Statement 3 6% · Method Statement 4 10% · Method Statement 5 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

1B Fan and Play (ages 6-13) Complex Needs

Price 60% · Method Statement 1 6% · Method Statement 2 4% · Method Statement 3 4% · Method Statement 4 6% · Method Statement 5 10% · Method Statement 6 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

2A Social and Life Skills (ages 14-16) General Needs

Price 60% · Method Statement 1 8% · Method Statement 2 6% · Method Statement 3 6% · Method Statement 4 10% · Method Statement 5 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

2B 2A Social and Life Skills (ages 14-16) Complex needs

Price 60% · Method Statement 1 6% · Method Statement 2 4% · Method Statement 3 4% · Method Statement 4 6% · Method Statement 5 10% · Method Statement 6 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

2 more lots are scored in the official notice.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 30 bids per contract for this buyer (from 24 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Short Breaks Services provide children and young people with opportunities to take part in positive activities, develop independence, build friendships and achieve personal outcomes, while also providing families and carers with a break from their caring responsibilities. Services can include community-based activities, group provision, specialist support and holiday activities, depending on the needs and interests of the child or young person and their family.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 30 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £9,702,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 6 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: contracts.ecms.lambeth.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 3 December 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 14 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
1A Fun and Play (ages 6-13 ) General Needs 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031 What this lot covers Fun and play activities for children and young people age 6 to 13 with general needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£956,724
1B Fan and Play (ages 6-13) Complex Needs 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031 What this lot covers Fun and play activities for children and young people age 6 to 13 with complex needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,435,086
2A Social and Life Skills (ages 14-16) General Needs 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031 What this lot covers Social and Life Skills activities for children and young people ages 14-16 General Needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,421,616
2B 2A Social and Life Skills (ages 14-16) Complex needs 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031 What this lot covers Social and Life Skills activities for children and young people ages 14-16 Complex needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,132,418
3A Preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) General Needs 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031 What this lot covers Activities related preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) General Needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£1,502,460
3B 3A Preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) Complex Needs 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2031 What this lot covers Activities related preparing for Adulthood (ages 16 plus) Complex Needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£2,253,696

Timeline

17 September 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 088069-2026
17 September 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 088260-2026
10 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106480-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of LambethLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

365 Divine Care Ltd1 contract
Allfor Care Services Ltd1 contract
Bliss Care And Training Ltd1 contract
Blue Cross Healthcare Services Limited1 contract
Blue Ocean Services Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Lambeth

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From notice 088069-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 September 2026, last updated 10 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 10 November 2026.